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1. A data processing system configured for computer visualization of drugs for drug interaction, generic substance information and drug pricing information retrieval, comprising: a processor; a camera communicatively coupled to the processor; and a marshalling apparatus configured to receive a plurality of different substances and isolate individual ones of the different substances for imaging by the camera and defining a marshalling point, wherein the camera is positioned to focus on the marshalling point, the processor being communicatively coupled to a data store of drug image data, a data store of generic substance data, a data store of drug interaction, and a data store of pricing information for brand name drugs and generic substances, wherein the processor is configured to acquire, using the camera, for each of the plurality of different substances, images of at least one external characteristic of a physical body of the substance, determine an identity of each of the plurality of different substances based upon the at least one external characteristic from the acquired images, retrieve the drug interaction data for each of the plurality of different substances using the determined identities, retrieve the pricing information for each of the plurality of different substances based upon the determined identities, correlate drug interaction data for at least one of the plurality of different substances with at least one other of the plurality of different substances, identify at least one generic substance of at least one of the plurality of different substances, determine a price comparison between the identified generic substance and a brand name drug equivalent, and simultaneously display the correlated drug interaction data, the at least one generic substance and the price comparison between the identified generic substance and the brand name drug equivalent.
A drug information system uses a camera, processor, and a "marshalling apparatus" to identify drugs, retrieve drug interaction data, generic alternatives, and pricing. The marshalling apparatus presents individual drug samples to the camera. The system captures images of each drug's physical characteristics (e.g., shape, markings). A processor analyzes the images to determine the drug's identity, and accesses databases of drug images, interactions, generic information, and pricing for both brand-name and generic versions. The system correlates interaction data between multiple drugs, identifies generic equivalents, compares prices between brand-name and generic options, and simultaneously displays this information to the user, combining drug interaction details, available generic versions, and price comparisons.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the substances comprise at least one drug.
This system, which uses a camera, processor, and a "marshalling apparatus" to identify drugs, retrieve drug interaction data, generic alternatives, and pricing, specifically handles substances that include at least one drug. The marshalling apparatus presents individual samples to the camera. The system captures images of each drug's physical characteristics (e.g., shape, markings). A processor analyzes the images to determine the drug's identity, and accesses databases of drug images, interactions, generic information, and pricing for both brand-name and generic versions. The system correlates interaction data between multiple drugs, identifies generic equivalents, compares prices between brand-name and generic options, and simultaneously displays this information to the user, combining drug interaction details, available generic versions, and price comparisons.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the data store of drug image data, the data store of drug interaction data, the data store of generic substance data and the data store of pricing information for brand name drugs and generic substances are disposed in a single database.
In this system, which uses a camera, processor, and a "marshalling apparatus" to identify drugs, retrieve drug interaction data, generic alternatives, and pricing, all the data storage components (drug image database, drug interaction database, generic substance database, and brand name/generic drug pricing database) are combined into a single, unified database. The marshalling apparatus presents individual drug samples to the camera. The system captures images of each drug's physical characteristics (e.g., shape, markings). A processor analyzes the images to determine the drug's identity, retrieve the drug interaction data for each of the plurality of different substances using the determined identities, retrieve the pricing information for each of the plurality of different substances based on the determined identities, correlate drug interaction data for at least one of the plurality of different substances with at least one other of the plurality of different substances, identify at least one generic substance of at least one of the plurality of different substances, determine a price comparison between the identified generic substance and a brand name drug equivalent, and simultaneously display the correlated drug interaction data, the at least one generic substance and the price comparison between the identified generic substance and the brand name drug equivalent.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the data processing system is a mobile computing device.
The drug information system, which uses a camera, processor, and a "marshalling apparatus" to identify drugs, retrieve drug interaction data, generic alternatives, and pricing, is implemented as a mobile computing device (e.g., a smartphone or tablet). The marshalling apparatus presents individual drug samples to the camera. The system captures images of each drug's physical characteristics (e.g., shape, markings). A processor analyzes the images to determine the drug's identity, and accesses databases of drug images, interactions, generic information, and pricing for both brand-name and generic versions. The system correlates interaction data between multiple drugs, identifies generic equivalents, compares prices between brand-name and generic options, and simultaneously displays this information to the user.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one external characteristic includes a pill marking or code.
In the system that uses a camera, processor, and a "marshalling apparatus" to identify drugs, retrieve drug interaction data, generic alternatives, and pricing, the system identifies drugs based on external characteristics that include a pill marking or code printed on the drug itself. The marshalling apparatus presents individual drug samples to the camera. The system captures images of each drug's markings/codes. A processor analyzes the images to determine the drug's identity, and accesses databases of drug images, interactions, generic information, and pricing. The system correlates interaction data between multiple drugs, identifies generic equivalents, compares prices between brand-name and generic options, and displays this information.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the marshalling apparatus comprises a gravity feed.
The drug information system includes a "marshalling apparatus" to present individual drug samples to the camera. This "marshalling apparatus", which delivers individual drug samples to a camera for identification, uses a gravity feed mechanism to dispense drugs one at a time. The system captures images of each drug's physical characteristics. A processor analyzes the images to determine the drug's identity, retrieves drug interaction data, identifies generic equivalents, compares pricing, and displays this information.
7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the marshalling apparatus comprises a conveyor belt.
The drug information system includes a "marshalling apparatus" to present individual drug samples to the camera. This "marshalling apparatus", which delivers individual drug samples to a camera for identification, uses a conveyor belt system to move individual drug samples into the camera's field of view. The system captures images of each drug's physical characteristics. A processor analyzes the images to determine the drug's identity, retrieves drug interaction data, identifies generic equivalents, compares pricing, and displays this information.
8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the marshalling apparatus comprises a chamber.
The drug information system includes a "marshalling apparatus" to present individual drug samples to the camera. This "marshalling apparatus", which delivers individual drug samples to a camera for identification, employs a chamber to isolate and present each drug individually for image capture. The system captures images of each drug's physical characteristics. A processor analyzes the images to determine the drug's identity, retrieves drug interaction data, identifies generic equivalents, compares pricing, and displays this information.
9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the pricing information is displayed as cost per unit amount or cost per quantity.
The drug information system displays pricing information as cost per unit amount (e.g., price per pill) or cost per quantity (e.g., price per specified dosage amount). The system uses a camera, processor, and a "marshalling apparatus" to identify drugs, retrieve drug interaction data, generic alternatives, and pricing, and then presents the pricing information in a cost/unit or cost/quantity format.
10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the pricing information is displayed as a range of prices or as an average, either nationally or in a geographical subset.
The drug information system displays pricing information as a range of prices (showing the lowest and highest available prices) or as an average price, either nationally or within a specific geographical region (e.g., average price within a particular state or zip code). The system uses a camera, processor, and a "marshalling apparatus" to identify drugs, retrieve drug interaction data, generic alternatives, and pricing.
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December 5, 2017
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